LIFE IN WEEKS
Life Expectancy in Guinea-Bissau: 57.8 Years in Weeks
The average person in Guinea-Bissau lives 57.8 years — that's 3,006 weeks. Here's what that looks like, and how you compare.
Your Weeks Remaining in Guinea-Bissau
Enter your birth date to see how many of Guinea-Bissau's 3,006 weeks you've used — and how many may remain.
A Life in Guinea-Bissau — Visualized
Each square represents one year of a 90-year life. Green = healthy years (47), Amber = remaining life expectancy (11), Gray = beyond average.
The average person in Guinea-Bissau fills 58 of 90 squares. That's 3,006 weeks to fill with purpose.
Why Do People in Guinea-Bissau Live Shorter?
Guinea-Bissau's life expectancy of 57.8 years is 15.5 years below the global average. Here are the top contributing factors:
- 1Cashew-based economy supporting livelihoods
- 2Strong community traditions
- 3Challenges with political instability and minimal health infrastructure
Life Expectancy in Africa
How Guinea-Bissau compares to other countries in Africa, ranked by life expectancy.
How Guinea-Bissau Compares to the World
(of 172 countries)
global avg (70.8 yrs)
in an average life
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the life expectancy in Guinea-Bissau?
The average life expectancy in Guinea-Bissau is 57.8 years as of 2026. This places Guinea-Bissau at rank #157 globally, which is 15.5 years below the global average of 70.8 years.
How many weeks does the average person in Guinea-Bissau live?
Based on a life expectancy of 57.8 years, the average person in Guinea-Bissau lives approximately 3,006 weeks. That's 3,006 opportunities to make each week count.
What is the life expectancy for males and females in Guinea-Bissau?
In Guinea-Bissau, males have an average life expectancy of 55.5 years (2,886 weeks), while females live an average of 60.2 years (3,130 weeks). The gender gap is 4.7 years.
How does Guinea-Bissau compare to the global average life expectancy?
Guinea-Bissau's life expectancy of 57.8 years is 15.5 years below the global average of approximately 70.8 years. Guinea-Bissau ranks #157 out of 172 countries in our dataset.
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